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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.97, 811.92 and 336.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.97, 811.92 and 336.93 is: 504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.97 : 811.92 = 336.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.97/811.92 = 336.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.97x = 811.92 × 336.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.97x = 273,565.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,565.27/541.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.76

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